Padraig Purcell

Biography

Padraig (Paudie) has been a highly competitive athlete in many sports at both underage and adult level, competing in both individual and team sports.

Running at all Ireland level schools cross country, playing high level soccer, GAA and teeing off as a single figure golfer, Paudie also participated in Tae-kwon-do, karate and kick boxing.

Following a serious knee injury, Paudie rediscovered his passion for running. This eventually led him to Davey Black Triathlon and into starting as a pure beginner in triathlon over ten years ago.

Hard work and determination saw him slowly improve his swim to a level that allowed him to make the move from 70.3 to full Ironman distance racing.

Paudie has managed to complete three full Ironman distance races to date. He has done this through specific and targeted training that has been planned week to week while balancing family, work and studying at college for an additional degree and a Master’s Degree. While juggling family, work and training can be difficult finding the right balance is key and it’s something Paudie strives to achieve by making the most of every session.

Steve Davis

Sports Director & Performace Manager

Biography

As the Performance Manager and Head Coach of Davey Black Triathlon, Performance Coach Steve Davis brings a holistioc approcah to training, and has seen athletes flourish under the training philosophies that he has developed over the last decade of training and coaching.

Steve competed at high level junior tennis and Aussie Rules Footy before moving into Freestyle Martial Arts, Muay Thai and then Triathlon later in life. Starting as a pure beginner, and lacking natural talent in triathlon, hard work and determination saw him get to the Long Course World Championships. While the birth of his three kids have slowed him down a little, he still managed to compete in several Ironman distance Triathlons and maintains a healthy and holistic approach to training and fitness.

Coach Steve lived in Ireland for 3 years building successful Coaching and Personal Training business, before relocating back to Australia, creating the triathlon club and opening the Davey Black Fitness Studio in Melbourne. His dream is to build a team that delivers the highest quality advice, coaching and support to everyone, regardless of thier current fitness level. He is determined to help those who do not believe in themselves to get out and get active.